Are you a nurturing individual with a passion for making a difference in primary education? We are a welcoming and supportive Primary School in Burnley, seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and support a pupil with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make an impact on a child’s learning and development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you About the Role As a 1:1 support staff member, you will work closely with a pupil in our Year 3 class to help them overcome challenges and thrive within the school environment. This full-time role offers: Hours: Monday to Friday. Pay: Competitive rates of £12.90 - £15 per hour. Start Date: ASAP. Location: Burnley (easily accessible by car or public transport). Key Responsibilities Your main focus will be to provide tailored support to the pupil, ensuring they feel safe, engaged, and encouraged in their learning journey. Specific tasks include: Assisting with day-to-day activities in the classroom to promote learning and engagement. Collaborating with the class teacher to maintain a positive and harmonious learning atmosphere for all pupils. Identifying gaps in the pupil’s learning and providing feedback to the class teacher to address these needs effectively. Observing and recognizing when the pupil may feel overstimulated, and implementing strategies to help them self-regulate. Why Join Us? When you join our school, you’ll be welcomed into a friendly and experienced team that values collaboration and support. We understand that settling into a new role can be challenging, so we ensure all staff are guided and supported every step of the way. Our ethos is built on nurturing relationships, not only with our pupils but also with our staff. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who: Is patient, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about working with children. Has experience working with children with SEMH needs (though this is not essential, as training can be provided). Is confident in building positive relationships with both pupils and colleagues. How to Apply If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you Click ‘Apply now’, and a member of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch shortly to discuss the next steps. Join us and help make a meaningful difference in a child’s life while building a fulfilling career in primary education Let me know if you'd like further tweaks All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.